Van Ness Extension Townhome for Sale

Van Ness Extension in Fresno features a mix of large custom-built estates and more modest single-family homes and condos. Development began in the 1960s and continued into the early 2000s, resulting in architectural styles such as Spanish Revival, Tudor Revival, and Modernist. North Van Ness Boulevard, the main thoroughfare, is lined with wide sidewalks and homes ranging from 3,000 to 8,500 square feet, often separated by well-maintained shrubbery. Gated communities like Lake Van Ness and San Joaquin Country Club offer private amenities, including pools and tennis courts, with residents often using golf carts to navigate the 18-hole golf course. Oso de Oro Park, designed to be accessible for disabled children, features paved pathways, a pond, and educational displays. Local shopping centers at Bullard and North West Avenues host boutiques, restaurants like Max’s Bar & Bistro, and The Market, a grocery store sourcing local produce. The Annex Kitchen on Shaw Avenue is known for its wood-fired pizzas. Major roads like West Shaw Avenue and North Van Ness Boulevard provide access to highways 41 and 99, leading to downtown Fresno, about 10 miles away. Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus stops and bike lanes are available, though cars are the preferred mode of transport. The neighborhood is served by Fresno Unified District schools, including the highly rated Malloch Elementary. Private schools such as St. Anthony’s and Fairmont Private School of Fresno are also nearby. Fresno Yosemite International Airport is approximately 10 miles away, and Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center is less than 5 miles from the neighborhood.